[CODE4LIB] Job: Librarian II – Reference (business title: Reference & Instruction Librarian) at Loyola Marymount University

2020-02-12 Thread Code4Lib Jobs 



Loyola Marymount University seeks a collaborative and self-directed Reference 
and Instruction Librarian to serve on a team that provides high-quality 
reference, instruction, collection development, and outreach services to the 
LMU community. This Reference and Instruction Librarian also assists in 
coordinating the library instruction program and will be the library liaison to 
selected departments in the School of Science and Engineering, providing 
information literacy instruction and collection development. This position 
reports to the Head of Reference  Instructional Services. 
  
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the 
mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks qualified applicants 
who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the 
education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.  LMU is an 
equal opportunity employer.  Women, persons of color, LGBTQ and 
gender-nonconforming individuals, people living with disabilities, and others 
with diverse life experiences and beliefs are encouraged to apply. (Visit 
www.lmu.edu for more information.) Located on the west side of Los Angeles 
overlooking the Pacific Ocean, LMU is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges 
and universities and five Marymount institutions.  It serves 6,000 
undergraduates and 2,200 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal 
Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine 
Arts, Film and Television, Education, and Law.  The William H. Hannon Library 
(http://library.lmu.edu) was opened in 2009 and serves as the intellectual and 
cultural hub of the university.  Loyola Marymount seeks professionally 
outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to 
inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a 
just society. 
  
Preferred Deadline for Applications is Friday, March 27, 2020.



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[CODE4LIB] Opportunity: Applications to Digital Humanities Research Institute due March 2

2020-02-12 Thread Kalle Westerling 
Hello members of Code4Lib,

I thought some of you might be interested in the opportunity that we
currently have open with the Digital Humanities Research Institute (see
announcement below). We are building out our current network of DHRIs
around the country. Applications are due March 2 to join us as a Community
Leader over the next two years. In the capacity of Project Coordinator, I'm
happy to answer any questions that you may have (although you should also
check out the FAQ page on our website, which contains answers to many
common questions).

All best,
Kalle

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Do you want to become a DHRI Community Leader?
Apply now and join us from June 15-24, 2020.

You are invited to apply for the second Digital Humanities Research
Institute (DHRI) , which will take place at The
Graduate Center, City University of New York. This ten-day institute will
introduce participants to core digital humanities skills, and help you
develop those skills as part of a growing community of leaders at
universities, libraries, archives, museums, and scholarly societies.

*Apply here. Applications must be received by March 2, 2020.
*

What to expect:

   - 8 days of in-person workshops focused on foundational digital research
   skills like the command line, data and ethics, introduction to python, and
   mapping,
   - mentoring to help grow local partnerships and launch your local
   version of the Digital Humanities Research Institutes,
   - sharing your experience through a final report and evaluations that
   will be included in our Guide to Leading Digital Humanities Research
   Institutes,
   - a stipend of $3,600.


Who should apply?

We encourage applications from humanities scholars from a wide range of
institutional types, including but not limited to universities, community
colleges, libraries, archives, museums, historical associations and who
fill an array of professional roles (graduate students, experienced
faculty, librarians, administrators, museum curators, archivists and more).
No previous technical experience is required—applications will not be
evaluated based on familiarity with existing technologies.

If you have questions about the form, the application process, or the
evaluation criteria, see our application page  or
contact i...@dhinstitutes.org.



The Digital Humanities Research Institute is made possible through generous
funding from the Office of Digital Humanities, National Endowment for the
Humanities and with the support of the Provost's Office of the CUNY
Graduate Center and GC Digital Initiatives.

[CODE4LIB] Job: Discovery and Systems Librarian at Hamilton College

2020-02-12 Thread Code4Lib Jobs 
Description

Hamilton College and its Library and Information Technology Services (LITS) 
division are trailblazers in supporting teaching, learning and faculty/student 
scholarship. In addition to the support provided for traditional library and IT 
services, LITS staff are actively engaged in efforts to support digital 
scholarship in innovative ways, including the campus wide Digital Hamilton 
strategic initiative. We are a member of national and regional consortia 
including the Oberlin Group, the Islandora Collaboration Group, the Consortium 
of Liberal Arts Colleges, and the Council on Library and Information Resources.

We seek a collaborative, creative, strategic thinker to join LITS in the role 
of Discovery and Systems Librarian to help support our extensive information 
management systems. Reporting to the Associate Director, Metadata and Digital 
Initiatives, the incumbent will work alongside diverse faculty, student, 
librarian, and IT colleagues across campus and within open-source communities 
on projects that advance our systems used in research, teaching, and learning. 
The Discovery and Systems Librarian is broadly responsible for the enhancement 
and administration of traditional and emerging collection management systems, 
with a focus on how they integrate within and beyond the library, and how they 
are used by the diverse community of researchers, both at Hamilton College and 
beyond our campus.

LITS and Hamilton College have a strong commitment to the ongoing professional 
development of our employees, supporting and encouraging our staff to seek 
opportunities to expand and strengthen their skills. Experienced professionals 
as well as applicants with appropriate abilities and interests but without 
direct experience in particular tools or technologies are encouraged to apply.

Skills/Requirements

Eager to learn and experiment with new technologies
Ability to overcome challenging technical issues
Capable of fostering a collaborative environment
Demonstrated commitment to building and supporting diversity

Responsibilities include:

Maintain and enhance traditional and emerging library systems
Integrate library systems with campus and consortial systems
Import/Export, transform, and expose metadata
Monitor system health, and working in close collaboration with others, ensure 
that updates and maintenance are completed in a timely manner
Prepare documentation of workflow procedures and systems
Ensure library systems and patron data are aligned with college policies
Work collaboratively with others in LITS and across campus to support digital 
scholarship
Conduct consultations for students, faculty, and colleagues using library 
systems
Respond to problems
Recommend, implement, and create appropriate assessment methods
As a representative of Hamilton College, participates actively in consortial 
groups to enhance and improve tools and procedures



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian at Washington University in St. Louis

2020-02-12 Thread Code4Lib Jobs 



Search Job ID#: 46874

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian will be responsible for providing 
expertise and leadership in development, implementation, and assessment of 
metadata systems, policies, and procedures to support discovery, access, 
management, and preservation of general and special collections, digital 
collections and digital repository holdings in the University Libraries.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and coordinate the selection, use and development of non-MARC metadata 
standards and policies, including description, administrative, and technical 
metadata schemas for physical, electronic, and digital collections in 
collaboration with relevant library stakeholders.
Collaborate with the stakeholders to extend the capabilities of existing 
systems for enhanced discovery of library resources across the discovery layer, 
the catalog, digital platforms and beyond.
Regularly evaluate metadata schemas, elements, and their implementations, 
recommending linked data strategies, where appropriate, to ensure WU Libraries 
are following effective practices for optimal discoverability of digital 
collections.
Apply programming and/or scripting skills in support of technical requirements 
and production needs for metadata creation, conversion, enhancement, 
normalization, and maintenance. Contribute to metadata creation in partnership 
with cataloging colleagues and through the oversight of student employees.  
Perform batch loads of non-MARC, MARC and other electronic records as needed.
Work together with other team leaders to assure that the organization, 
management, and skill levels of staff evolve to meet new challenges, including 
innovative access points, resource description and subject analysis, support 
for special and digital collections programs, collection management support, 
and support of consortial collaborations.
Serve on Libraries committees. Maintain awareness of best practices and 
technical advances in metadata standards and policies through engagement with 
national and international professional communities, and other professional 
development opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned and as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library and/or information 
science, or an equivalent amount of relevant education and applicable work 
experience.
Strong, demonstrated facility with multiple schema for standards-based non-MARC 
metadata (e.g. Dublin Core, METS, PREMIS), as well as MARC XML.
Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge with OAI-PMI and other relevant 
data transfer standards.
Proficiency with well-formed XML; and ability to investigate and learn new 
metadata standards as required.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision.
Knowledge of trends, issues, and resources in digital library development, 
metadata and cataloging standards, and data management in academic libraries.
Demonstrated knowledge of digital preservation standards and best practices.
Strong commitment to high quality customer service.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on projects across a wide range of 
departments and for varying audiences.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Project management experience with complex digital initiatives involving many 
stakeholders.
Supervisory experience, especially for technical operations and project work.
Experience with open source digital repository systems, such as Digital 
Commons, Fedora repository framework and Hydra/Samvera.
Experience with content management system for websites and digital content 
(e.g., Drupal, DSpace, Omeka).
Experience working in a large academic, cultural heritage, or research 
institution.
Experience with distributed version control, preferably Git/Github, for source 
code version control and collaboration.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment, and to 
communicate well with IT and non-IT staff.
Strong desire to learn new skills and adeptness to doing so.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage projects.
Demonstrated ability to write clear documentation.



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Research, Instruction, and Data Services Librarian at New College of Florida

2020-02-12 Thread Code4Lib Jobs 



Situated on the Gulf Coast of Florida and Sarasota Bay, New College 
(www.ncf.edu ) is a nationally recognized, selective public honors college with 
a 10:1 student/faculty ratio. Students are intellectually independent and 
highly motivated. Undergraduate research has a central role in the curriculum, 
and a senior thesis/project is required of all students. Students receive 
narrative evaluations in lieu of grades. New College is committed to excellence 
in teaching and research, and encourages collaborative student-faculty 
scholarship.

Located on the campus of New College of Florida, the Jane Bancroft Cook Library 
is a shared service of New College of Florida  the University of South 
Florida, Sarasota-Manatee and is a highly collaborative organization. Cook 
Library faculty and staff are employees of New College of Florida. New College 
is searching for a collaborative, inquisitive, and innovative person to serve 
as Research, Instruction and Data Services Librarian. Reporting to the Dean of 
the Library, the Research, Instruction and Data Services Librarian assists with 
the planning and implementation of information literacy services and leads the 
development and delivery of data services. The successful candidate will have 
the unique opportunity to establish a data services program that will help 
drive the strategic mission of the Library in a period of institutional growth. 
The Research, Instruction and Data Services Librarian will work both 
independently and collaboratively with a team of librarians and staff to 
provide data services and instruction and research consultation services to 
students, faculty and staff. This librarian serves as the liaison for Cook 
Library to faculty and staff. This librarian is also expected to provide 
services to the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee students, faculty 
and staff. Under the direction of the Dean of the Library, this librarian will 
participate fully in the overall administration of the Library, including 
long-range planning, program and services development  evaluation, and the 
establishment of departmental policies.

 

Responsibilities

Share Information Services duties, including instruction and reference 
consultation services.
Serve as Library liaison for faculty and staff.
Contribute to the Cook Library information literacy program, including 
developing lesson plans/learning objectives, providing classroom instruction, 
collaborating with librarians on shared Information Literacy outcomes, 
preparing LibGuides (or other format of guides), and contributing 
information/providing instruction via the course management system.
Provide reference and instruction services for New College of Florida and the 
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee students and faculty.
Leverage technologies in instruction and information services, especially as 
they relate to data services.
Apply knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, technologies, and 
methods of access to scholarly resources with a strong service orientation.
Conduct and apply research and best practices in the areas of academic library 
data services, statistical data analysis, GIS, data visualization, research 
data management, and digital scholarship.
Participate in collection development activities.
Participate in long-range planning for the Jane Bancroft Cook Library.
Provide leadership for library projects and activities.
Participate in change management leadership within the organization.
Effectively represent the Jane Bancroft Cook Library on campus, statewide, 
regional and national committees as appropriate.
Develop programs, seminars, workshops, etc. offered to the general campus 
community.
Professional contribution efforts are expected of all library faculty, 
including, but not restricted to research, presentation, publication, active 
service on committees and state and national library organizations
Additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Cook Library.

Minimum Qualifications

MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program
Undergraduate or master’s degree and/or professional experience in a subject 
discipline.
Knowledge and instructional experience with research databases and resources.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with metadata schema as they relate to data.
Possess an understanding of current trends and services in librarianship.
Well versed in scholarly communication issues
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
Enthusiasm for exploring new technologies coupled with an ability to identify 
and implement practical library and e-research applications
Demonstrated initiative and creativity
Strong project management and analytical skills
Willingness to change with the organization
Demonstrated ability to learn new skills, and a commitment to ongoing 
professional development.
Experience with course management systems, preferably Canvas
Experience with programming languages, especially R and Python

[CODE4LIB] METS/ALTO Training

2020-02-12 Thread Kimberly Kennedy 
Hello!

I was wondering if anyone knows of hands-on METS/ALTO trainings or
tutorials?

Thanks so much!

Kimberly Kennedy
Digital Production Coordinator
Northeastern University Library

[CODE4LIB] Elag 2020 proposal deadline extended until 2020-02-19

2020-02-12 Thread Boheemen, Peter van 
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Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: Metadata Librarian at Iowa State University Library

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Onderwerp: [CODE4LIB] Job: Metadata Librarian at Iowa State University Library







Position Title:



Metadata Librarian



Job Group:



Professional  Scientific



Required Minimum Qualifications:



Master's degree and related experience.



Special Required Qualifications



Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited 
program or international equivalent, or an advanced degree supporting a 
specialized key program function.



Preferred Qualifications:



Experience with programming and/or scripting tools such as Python or XSLT.

Experience with software and tools for batch creation and manipulation of 
metadata such as Excel and/or OpenRefine.

Experience with Dublin Core, EAD, MODS, RDF, MARC21, RDA, and/or BIBFRAME, and 
name authorities or identity management.

Familiarity with library management software, discovery layers, and repository 
platforms.



Not all preferred qualifications must necessarily be met to be a successful 
candidate.



Job Description:



The Iowa State University Library seeks a collaborative and innovative Metadata 
Librarian (I or II). Our metadata librarians are responsible for implementing, 
promoting, and managing metadata strategies to support the discovery, access, 
sharing, management, and preservation of our library collections ecosystem, 
which includes physical, digitized, and born-digital resources.



Reporting to the Head of Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian collaborates 
with librarians and staff in Metadata Services, the Library, and the ISU 
community in metadata creation, editing, and quality control, implements 
strategies for streamlining or automated extraction and  transformation of 
metadata, trains library staff in metadata creation best practices, collects 
and analyzes data to support collection management, discovery, and access, and 
provides metadata consultation with Library colleagues and ISU faculty and 
researchers. The incumbent also will assist in preparing the Library for the 
linked data environment by working with colleagues and external collaborators 
to develop, maintain, and publish controlled vocabularies and persistent 
identifiers.



A Librarian I will explore, show interest in and have potential for 
institutional service and external professional activities. A Librarian II will 
be able to demonstrate, through evidence, increasing skills and leadership 
potential, and establish area(s) of research interest and/or exhibit leadership 
in external professional activities.



Important skills for success in this position are: ability to balance 
big-picture thinking with attention to detail, organization, setting and 
achieving goals, effective communication, and collaboration. ISU Librarians 
embrace the Library’s core values, demonstrate collegiality, and have strong 
commitment to public service and the land grant mission.



ISU students, staff, and faculty strive to overcome historical and divisive 
biases in our society. Library staff must embrace an environment of inclusion 
that moves beyond simple tolerance to recognizing the richness in individual 
identities of people, and diverse perspectives.



Benefits information

Information about ISU employee benefits can be found at: 
https://www.hr.iastate.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits

Appointment Type:



Regular



Number of Months Employed Per Year:



12 Month Work Period



Time Type:



Full time



Pay Rate Type:



Salary



Pay Grade:



Application Instructions:



To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment 
Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:



Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Contact Information for Three References



If you have questions regarding this application process, please email 
employm...@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.



Original Posting Date:



February 11, 2020



Posting Close Time:



This posting will close at 12:00 AM on the date listed below. The posting will 
no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 PM the day prior.



Posting Close Date:



March 25, 2020



Job Requisition Number:



R1817







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[CODE4LIB] Job: Metadata Librarian at Iowa State University Library

2020-02-12 Thread Code4Lib Jobs 



Position Title:

Metadata Librarian

Job Group:

Professional  Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree and related experience.

Special Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited 
program or international equivalent, or an advanced degree supporting a 
specialized key program function.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with programming and/or scripting tools such as Python or XSLT.
Experience with software and tools for batch creation and manipulation of 
metadata such as Excel and/or OpenRefine.
Experience with Dublin Core, EAD, MODS, RDF, MARC21, RDA, and/or BIBFRAME, and 
name authorities or identity management.
Familiarity with library management software, discovery layers, and repository 
platforms.

Not all preferred qualifications must necessarily be met to be a successful 
candidate.

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Library seeks a collaborative and innovative Metadata 
Librarian (I or II). Our metadata librarians are responsible for implementing, 
promoting, and managing metadata strategies to support the discovery, access, 
sharing, management, and preservation of our library collections ecosystem, 
which includes physical, digitized, and born-digital resources.

Reporting to the Head of Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian collaborates 
with librarians and staff in Metadata Services, the Library, and the ISU 
community in metadata creation, editing, and quality control, implements 
strategies for streamlining or automated extraction and  transformation of 
metadata, trains library staff in metadata creation best practices, collects 
and analyzes data to support collection management, discovery, and access, and 
provides metadata consultation with Library colleagues and ISU faculty and 
researchers. The incumbent also will assist in preparing the Library for the 
linked data environment by working with colleagues and external collaborators 
to develop, maintain, and publish controlled vocabularies and persistent 
identifiers. 

A Librarian I will explore, show interest in and have potential for 
institutional service and external professional activities. A Librarian II will 
be able to demonstrate, through evidence, increasing skills and leadership 
potential, and establish area(s) of research interest and/or exhibit leadership 
in external professional activities.

Important skills for success in this position are: ability to balance 
big-picture thinking with attention to detail, organization, setting and 
achieving goals, effective communication, and collaboration. ISU Librarians 
embrace the Library’s core values, demonstrate collegiality, and have strong 
commitment to public service and the land grant mission.

ISU students, staff, and faculty strive to overcome historical and divisive 
biases in our society. Library staff must embrace an environment of inclusion 
that moves beyond simple tolerance to recognizing the richness in individual 
identities of people, and diverse perspectives.

Benefits information
Information about ISU employee benefits can be found at: 
https://www.hr.iastate.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits 
Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Grade:

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment 
Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Contact Information for Three References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email 
employm...@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Original Posting Date:

February 11, 2020

Posting Close Time:

This posting will close at 12:00 AM on the date listed below. The posting will 
no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 PM the day prior.

Posting Close Date:

March 25, 2020

Job Requisition Number:

R1817



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[CODE4LIB] Job: Software Engineer, Library Systems at Stanford Medicine, Lane Medical Library

2020-02-12 Thread Code4Lib Jobs 



Stanford Medicine's Innovation and Translation team seeks a Software Engineer 
to maintain and grow library systems. The position is for a full-stack software 
developer to support and innovate Lane Medical Library’s digital 
infrastructure. The library’s digital front door (https://lane.stanford.edu) is 
Lane’s busiest branch, connecting Stanford’s talented community with the 
knowledge they need for biomedical discovery. This software developer will 
write high quality code to integrate legacy library applications and new ones 
alike into a seamless user experience in support of research, education and 
clinical care at the School of Medicine, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and 
Stanford Health Care.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Application Services and in close 
collaboration with Lane’s library-based team, this developer will work with two 
Lane software developers and collaborate with the other members of the Stanford 
Medicine Technology and Digital Solutions group to assure Lane’s code both 
conforms to and informs Stanford Medicine’s software development practices. 
This highly collaborative role will work in close communication with Lane 
librarians and users, and collaborate with staff from Stanford University 
Libraries and University IT.



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